Lotus Tunic v 2 update

I finally got the lining sewn. (I've been super busy!) Tonight I plan to attach it at the neck and sleeves, and I'll have pics!

Garden power

I worked in the garden instead of sewing.

sleepy friday

I bought some pima cotton from England for my lining at Satin Moon fabrics. While I was there, I met a group of ladies, mostly from the great lakes region, who were on a fabric store tour. That was interesting! It was not so good for the meter (it was ticking away as I waited in the cutting line), but everything turned out okay in the end.

I cut the pieces for the lining, and put the back darts in. Hopefully Sunday I'll have some time to start sewing it together.

Sunday afternoon crafting

Earlier this week I saw a very old Heather Bailey post for a pear shaped pin cushion. Oh, I really liked it. After an unsuccessful morning working on the lotus tunic lining (had to be completely scrapped) I decided to try and make my own pear shaped pin cushion. Well, apparently I am pincushion impeared...because what I got is maybe a tomato persimmon hybrid. That's okay though.

Weekender bag finishing touches

I finally put the finishing touches on my weekender bag. I closed up the bottom insert (which was really the last thing I had left to do). Then I got the lovely idea to put on a zipper pull.

After that, another lightbulb went off and I added a piece of ultrasuede with my initials. Voila! The bag is mine.

ideas

I got some light yellow (again, apologies for the dark pic) fabric at Joann's for only $1 a yard. Made in the USA too! I think it goes well with the Amy Butler grey and yellow martini fabric. maybe a skirt and top?

Lotus Tunic v.2

I pieced it all together and changed the pattern. I added an inch in length around the waist, and added some room around the bust. I don't know why the picture on the muslin shows the front darts looking funny, as it doesn't look like that in real life.
I put in an invisible zipper. I plan to make this a dress, rather than a tunic.

the lighting is really dark, sorry!